This morning I drove two of my children and a neighbor girl to the bakery, with the hope of getting our morning started off right. There is nothing like a good cup of chai tea and a raspberry white chocolate scone, for me anyway. The local bakery that we frequent is not too far from home and provides the perfect respite on a crazy school morning that, sometimes, we just need. It is better than a Starbucks. I know, can't believe I said it either.

As we left the bakery and proceeded on our way to the junior high, my 8th grade daughter and 7th grade son were going at it like brothers and sisters do... I asked them, nicely ;-) to please stop. It was at this moment that my son uttered these words, "In the future, everyone's going to love each other. It will be just like the 60's all over again." Really? I guess he didn't live through the 1960's, did he? I spent my first seven years there and believe me, I welcomed the 70's. In the future, everyone's going to love each other. Out of the mouths of babes.


When faced with a difficult situation, be it a candidate that is currently reconsidering the offer you hustled to get on the table or a client that denies the candidate came from you, thus you are not owed a fee, do you smile, shrug your shoulders and soundly proclaim, "In the future, this will not happen..."? Better preparation of the candidate - I will know his mind before the offer is extended. Better communication with the client - we will understand expectations prior to execution.

Given the time that relational opportunism requires, is said time a deterrent for a business professional like yourself? Is a transactional approach better, in that there is less commitment involved? Fear of commitment carries beyond personal and into the lives and times of professionals that refuse to engage or simply cannot comprehend why it is necessary. This is beyond intelligent thought for most recruiters and HR professionals, as the relational aspect of this job is what drew them to it. But I suppose there is room for all types in this industry. "In the future, everyone's going to love each other..."

The future lies just a ahead of us and it will be what we each make it. Are you happy with your today or are you ready to reach out and give a little? Time, consideration, and the extra mile: seriously lacking almost everywhere. I'm ready, ready for the future and the reinvention of that 60's love. It's not going to be quick, it won't be fun for everyone, and we may lose a few along the way but those that wait it out, those that put forth the effort, those that engage, will probably still be standing.

Hold my hand...




by rayannethorn


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